The Washington Redskins defeat the Dallas Cowboys

November 22, 2012 8:14 PM

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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) jumps over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau) less

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) jumps over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, ... more

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) leaps over Dallas Cowboys' Dan Connor (52) as he tries to escape a tackle by Jason Hatcher, rear, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) less

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) leaps over Dallas Cowboys' Dan Connor (52) as he tries to escape a tackle by Jason Hatcher, rear, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. ... more

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) looks back at Dallas Cowboys' Mike Jenkins (21) as he sprints for the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) looks back at Dallas Cowboys' Mike Jenkins (21) as he sprints for the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) puts his helmet on the football causing a fumble by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the second quarter at Texas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, November 22, 2012 . The Redskins recovered the ball and scored soon after. (John Rhodes/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT) less

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) puts his helmet on the football causing a fumble by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the second quarter at Texas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ... more

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) celebrates after running for a touchdown in front of Dallas Cowboys' Gerald Sensabaugh (43) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) less

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) celebrates after running for a touchdown in front of Dallas Cowboys' Gerald Sensabaugh (43) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) falls all alone after catching a pass near the Redskins end zone against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter. Since he was untouched, he rolled over and continued in for the score. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys, 38-31, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, November 22, 2012. (John Rhodes/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT) less

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) falls all alone after catching a pass near the Redskins end zone against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter. Since he was untouched, he rolled over and ... more

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is stopped by Washington Redskins' Perry Riley, bottom, and DeJon Gomes (24) after grabbing a pass late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is stopped by Washington Redskins' Perry Riley, bottom, and DeJon Gomes (24) after grabbing a pass late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) makes a field goal as Dallas Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford (70) and Ben Bass (79) attempt to block it late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) less

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) makes a field goal as Dallas Cowboys' Tyrone Crawford (70) and Ben Bass (79) attempt to block it late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca (6) and kicker Kai Forbath (2) watch a field goal by Forbath go through the uprights late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca (6) and kicker Kai Forbath (2) watch a field goal by Forbath go through the uprights late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, ... more

Dallas Cowboys' Felix Jones (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) watches in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) less

Dallas Cowboys' Felix Jones (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) watches in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in ... more

Washington Redskins defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (88) late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Washington Redskins defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (88) late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Jarvis Jenkins #99 of the Washington Redskins knocks Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys to the turf on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on November 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. The Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-31. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) less

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Jarvis Jenkins #99 of the Washington Redskins knocks Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys to the turf on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on November 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Washington Redskins celebrates on the sidelines after intercepting a pass from Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on November 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) less

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Washington Redskins celebrates on the sidelines after intercepting a pass from Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Niles Paul #84 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on November 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. The Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-31. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) less

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Niles Paul #84 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on November 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. The ... more

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Aldrick Robinson #11 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with Leonard Hankerson #85 of the Washington Redskins after scoring a touchdown the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day at Cowboys Stadium on November 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) less

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Aldrick Robinson #11 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with Leonard Hankerson #85 of the Washington Redskins after scoring a touchdown the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day at ... more

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is knocked to the ground by Washington Redskins' Jarvis Jenkins (99) with help from Ryan Kerrigan, rear, in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is knocked to the ground by Washington Redskins' Jarvis Jenkins (99) with help from Ryan Kerrigan, rear, in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III runs on a keeper play against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys, 38-31. (Ross Hailey/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT) less

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III runs on a keeper play against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys, 38-31. ... more

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau) less

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won ... more

Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) and tight end Niles Paul (84) celebrate a touchdown reception by Paul in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) less

Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) and tight end Niles Paul (84) celebrate a touchdown reception by Paul in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) pulls in a touchdown under pressure from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau) less

Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) pulls in a touchdown under pressure from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in ... more

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon, center, smiles as he wears his vampire fang mouth guard while sitting on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen) less

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon, center, smiles as he wears his vampire fang mouth guard while sitting on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, ... more

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) holds up his Galloping Gobbler 2012 award following their 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) holds up his Galloping Gobbler 2012 award following their 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in Arlington, ... more